ER hives study: antihistamines alone may be enough
NCT ID NCT03545464
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested whether a single antihistamine works as well as an antihistamine plus a corticosteroid for treating acute hives in the emergency department. 137 adults with hives (with or without mild swelling) took part. The main goal was to see if symptoms improved over 7 days. The study aimed to find out if adding steroids is necessary for treating hives in the ER.
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Hospital Louis MOURIER
Colombes, Île-de-France Region, 92700, France
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